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While its fuel-economy figures are less astounding than those posted by the Toyota Prius, the 2013 Honda Insight is still a gas-sipping wonder. And its price of entry is not so steep that buyers have to wonder if they’ll live to see the payback in gasoline savings.
If all you want is to save on fuel, there are actually some non-hybrid alternatives that do awfully well. Check out the 40-mpg Hyundai Elantra and Chevrolet Cruze, and the 42-mpg VW Golf TDI.
![]() Used 2013 Honda Insight Hatchback 4D | ![]() Used 2013 Toyota Prius c | ![]() Used 2013 Toyota Prius | ||
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Price | $7,119 | $6,831 | $7,202 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
Fuel Economy | City 41/Hwy 44/Comb 42 MPG | City 53/Hwy 46/Comb 50 MPG | City 51/Hwy 48/Comb 50 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 99 @ 4800 RPM | 134 @ 5200 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid VTEC 1.3L | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.8 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |